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T83 JLK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,817 mi
Last recorded58,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 JLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 58,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 53,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,121 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,592 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,171 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T83 JLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T83 JLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T83 JLK registered?

T83 JLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T83 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T83 JLK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T83 JLK have outstanding finance?

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